
Islamic/Sufism Cultural Immersion Tour
1 day
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Stop At: Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar, 8 Zi Wa Ka Rd., Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Burma has a long history of Islamic migration, originally brought by traders from the Indian subcontinent and farther Middle East. Little-known to the outside world, the last of the Indian Mughal emperors, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was also a widely revered Sufi mystic saint, died in 1862 and was entombed in Yangon following his exile there by the British.
The tour includes visits to a number of downtown historic mosques, followed by a visit to Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the emperor’s mausoleum. Included will be an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by the mystical and intensely spiritual Myanmar Sufi tradition in the practice of the wider Islam religion throughout the Muslim world, as well as lunch on premises with personal interactions with community members.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yangon Region, Yangon Region
Tour includes an introduction to the history, architecture, culture and religious beliefs of several mosques in the Yangon area, as well as lunch.
Duration: 5 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar, 8 Zi Wa Ka Rd., Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Burma has a long history of Islamic migration, originally brought by traders from the Indian subcontinent and farther Middle East. Little-known to the outside world, the last of the Indian Mughal emperors, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was also a widely revered Sufi mystic saint, died in 1862 and was entombed in Yangon following his exile there by the British.
The tour includes visits to a number of downtown historic mosques, followed by a visit to Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the emperor’s mausoleum. Included will be an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by the mystical and intensely spiritual Myanmar Sufi tradition in the practice of the wider Islam religion throughout the Muslim world, as well as lunch on premises with personal interactions with community members.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yangon Region, Yangon Region
Tour includes an introduction to the history, architecture, culture and religious beliefs of several mosques in the Yangon area, as well as lunch.
Duration: 5 hours
Included
- Intimate Small Group Tours – Limited to 10 guests
- Cultural Indigenous Community Immersion
- Museum-Quality Curation
- Veteran Licensed Tour Guides
- Premium Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Community Donations
- Complimentary Longyi - (Sarong worn by men and women) to wear on tour and take home as a memento.
- Lunch - Authentic Dargah outdoor restaurant sharing meal with local mosque community.
- Soda/Pop - Premium Branded Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juice
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar
Not included
- Personal expenses, purchases.
- Gratuities/Tips
- Travel Insurance
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for children under 10.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
90%
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